We had a great time just hanging out and catching up with each other. We also made time for some games! Balderdash was great fun!

The group picture is always a little tricky!

School is going great, just really busy. I'm hoping to make it to Dallas some Saturday soon to watch Beau play soccer. There may be a Fall trip in the making too, seeing as I have the whole we off for Thanksgiving this year!

Sunday, September 15, 2013

12 years ago today I was on a Singles retreat in Oklahoma at
Falls Creek with FBC Dallas.I knew a few
people on the trip, but I didn’t really know anyone that well seeing as I was
kind of new to Dallas and the church.That weekend changed my life forever.I got to know some pretty amazing people who are still my best friends
to this day.So every year on or around
September 15th, we celebrate.We call it Founder’s Day, they date we all found each other. I went to Dallas yesterday to meet up with the gang! We ate at Blue Mesa and hung out for a while after. It's always good to be back in Dallas and even better to be with these friends.

I think it's pretty special that we take time every year to acknowledge our friendship and what we mean to each other.

We coined our little group The Fly Girls, mainly because a
dragon fly was the only semi-cool design Steffi’s old school monogram machine
would do.Through the years, some guys have
joined the group.

Friday, September 13, 2013

So I’m linking up with Kelly’s Korner today for her SUYL
series.Today she is featuring Single,
30-something bloggers!

I’m always excited about an opportunity to connect with
other 30-something singletons out there.I’ll be honest and say that I’m not the best blogger.I often go over a month without updating ,
but I try.

Here’s a little about me and my blog:

Hello, I’m Betsy!Nice to meet you.I’m 37, Single, never married, no children and I have a blog.See, I officially qualify for this week’s SUYL
link up!

I love the Lord Jesus with all my heart and try daily to
live for Him.I’m human, so I mess up, a
lot.But, I am forgiven.He has blessed my life far beyond what I
deserve.I have an amazing Christian
family that loves and supports me.Like
Kelly, from Kelly’s Korner, I’m an Arkansas Preacher’s Kid. I was actually born in Louisiana but spend my
childhood in Arkansas. We moved to Texas
as I started Jr. High, so I consider myself a Texas girl now!

I graduated from Baylor University in 1999 with a degree in
Communication – Sic’em Bears!

I lived in Dallas for 12 years and taught high school speech
in the burbs.During the Dallas years I
also earned a Masters Degree in Counseling.I moved to Tyler Texas in 2011 to take school counseling job.It’s been a great experience and I love my
job.I’ve also recently earned my
principal’s certification and I think I’m done with graduate school – forever!Yay!

I love all things vintage, so I’m quite at home rummaging
through a flea market or antique shop.I
like to find old things and re purpose them to fit my life now.I also enjoy all types of crafts.Michael’s and Hobby Lobby are dear to my
heart.

Party Wine Glass DIY Project

Dollhouse re-purposed storage shelf

One of my favorite past times is cooking and
entertaining.It’s so fun to make dinner
and have friends over for board games or cards.I really should do it more often.

Travel is truly a passion.I adore Southern Coastal cities like Savannah Georgia, Charleston South
Carolina and New Orleans Louisiana.I’ve
also been to New Mexico and Colorado several times.New York City is great in the Spring and
Summer, but I’ve always wanted to visit in the Fall. . . maybe someday.I’ve been lots of fun places in the US, but
hope to get a stamp on my passport someday soon.

Pagosa Springs CO

Savannah GA

I have a fabulous group of friends both in Dallas and in
Tyler.I know for sure that the Lord
himself placed this awesome people in my life and I’m forever grateful.

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Friends!

I grew up Southern Baptist but have been attending a Bible
Church in Tyler.I’m active in a Life
Group and enjoy church activities.

I’m so glad you stopped by to read my little blog.Who knows, God may use Kelly’s Korner and my
little blog to connect me to a wonderful new friend!Hey, I’m game.Feel free to comment here or email me (baylorbetsy76@gmail.com).I’m looking forward to searching through the
link up listings and meeting some of you.

About Me

Follower of Jesus.
3o something.
Single.
School Counselor.
I love all things vintage. I enjoy crafting, decorating, board games, movies and hanging out with friends. I moved to Tyler Texas in June of 2011 after living in Dallas for 12 years. East Texas is feeling more like home each day.